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Mrs. Madeira from Waianae, HI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring Wonders of Life Science: Hands-On Materials for Young Scientists!

Help me give my students life science kits to help them explore real-world topics!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Madeira's classroom raised $504

This project is fully funded

My Project

What I love most about my students is their innate curiosity and eagerness to learn. They possess a unique enthusiasm for exploring the world around them, and I believe that the resources we’ve requested will significantly nurture this curiosity.The Kids Microscope Life Cycle Kits are particularly exciting as they will motivate students' interest in science.

By allowing them to discover everything from plant cells to water bears, students will engage in hands-on learning experiences.

Observing different specimens like animals, flowers, plants, and insects through the microscope brings so much fun to their learning process.

Additionally, the Life Science Kits for indoor solar light planting will help students observe the germination process firsthand. This experiential learning opportunity is invaluable as it allows them to witness the growth of plants, fostering a deeper understanding of life cycles.

The Giant Magnetic Animal Cell Model will serve as a powerful visual aid, helping students apply their knowledge of plant and animal cell anatomy and understand the functions of each organelle. This giant-sized model provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about cellular structures.

Moreover, the Mostop Kids Gardening Kit Greenhouse Growing Terrarium Kit is essential for bringing the joy of planting to our students. The hands-on experience from breeding to sowing will immerse them in the gardening process, enabling them to grasp concepts more deeply than traditional textbook learning allows.

My goals for this project are to make learning fun, interactive, and engaging for all students with different learning styles. By providing these resources, we aim to create an enriching environment that fosters a love for science and exploration.

I am grateful for your support in helping us bring these resources to our students. Together, we can make a profound difference in their educational journey.

Mrs. Madeira Waianae Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Waianae, HI View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Microscope for Kids, Microscope Kit LED 40X-1200X Magnification Kids Science Toys, Microscope Slides with Specimens for Kids,Students Microscope STEM Kit • Amazon Business $27.80 4 $111.20
Mostop Kids Gardening Kit Greenhouse Growing Terrarium Kit, Kids Plant Growing Kit with Drip Irrigation System and Solar Light, Science Educational DIY Plant Gardening Toy for Boys Girls Age 4 5 6 7 8 • Amazon Business $25.99 4 $103.96
Giant Magnetic Animal Cell Model • Carolina Biological Supply Company $23.31 4 $93.24
26 Pcs Forest Animal Figurines Toys Woodland Creatures Grassland Diorama Kit Plastic Rainforest Animals Habitat Playset with Model Trees for Birthday Cake Topper Kids Toddlers Educational Learning • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97

Materials cost

$362.37

Vendor shipping charges

$13.99

Sales tax

$15.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$427.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.48

Total project goal

$503.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$503.22

1 Donor

-$503.22

Donations toward project cost

-$427.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.48

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$0.00

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